North Slope Alaska · North Slope Borough · Fly-in
Telepsychiatry in Wainwright
Population approx. 524
Wainwright, Alaska, is a city located in the North Slope Borough of the United States. It was incorporated in 1962 and has a rich history tied to the Iñupiat people, with its population recorded as 628 in the 2020 census.
Closest in-person crisis resource
Samuel Simmonds Memorial Hospital (Utqiagvik)
Arctic Slope Native Association hospital — the region's only behavioral-health hub.
In an emergency, call 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline) or 911.
Insurance commonly accepted in North Slope
- Alaska Medicaid
- Medicare
- IHS / ASNA (tribal beneficiaries)
- Premera Blue Cross
Confirm in-network status with the provider and your plan before booking.
Right now in Alaska — Midnight Sun
Sleep disruption from constant daylight is a real driver of symptoms — worth flagging with a provider.
Seasonal mental-health guide →22 Providers Serving Wainwright
We also publish the full NPI-verified directory — every psychiatrist, psychiatric NP, LCSW, and counselor with an Alaska practice address in Wainwright, pulled nightly from the NPPES registry.
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